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Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Gulf of Nicoya Views

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Gulf of Nicoya Views

THE PERFECT "WINTER" IN COSTA RICA! CONSISTENT 65 t0 75F EVERY DAY!! Sunshine, stunning views. See also the reviews for Casita Vivace (VRBO #991709) and Vista Vivace (VRBO #1201627).

PRIVATE WITH LUSH SURROUNDINGS. Our property sits at the end of a quiet country lane on acres of lush semi-tropical landscape with spectacular views of rolling mountains, and the Gulf of Nicoya. This immaculate single-story, 800 sq' apartment is fully furnished and includes outdoor covered patio, living room, full kitchen with dining bar, ground floor queen bedroom, full bathroom, laundry and private parking.

This beautiful apartment is part of Hacienda Vivace, a spectacular main home. The apartment is fully furnished, Starlink wifi, all utilities and private parking are included. We have an indoor solar heated lap pool in the main Hacienda that we share with guests. There are also two large public pools in San Ramon.

Our property is located on the outskirts of San Ramon in the quaint area of Magallanes, a mix of Costa Rican and expat residents. The area is quiet, safe and private, yet just 5 minutes to downtown San Ramon. The gardens are tended with care by the owners and provide an ambiance of beauty and tranquility.

San Ramon is a 'muy tranquilo' provincial town of 20,000 that welcomes travelers with a graceful sense of pride and slow pace of life. The town offers it all -- a weekly farmers market, supermarkets, shops, restaurants, bars, museums, as well as major hospital, and a University of Costa Rica campus.

We are in a non-touristy area a day trip to many tourist attractions: from the volcanos Poas and Arenal, Manuel Antonio, beaches, canopy tours, sugar cane and coffee plantation tours, hiking and bird-watching.

Pickleball friendly with 3 venues within 5 to 10 minutes.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Notify owner if leaving overnight.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Santiago

Located in Santiago, this apartment is in the city center and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Las Cataratas de Los Chorros can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Caldera Port. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Ramon, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

  • San Ramon Nonato Church - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • San Ramon Municipal Market - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Iglesia de San Ramón - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Parque Central - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • San Ramon Museum - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Establo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Las Tinajitas - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Jardín - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda Altavista - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Los Leños - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Gulf of Nicoya Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Gulf of Nicoya Views?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Gulf of Nicoya Views on Apr 4, 2026 start from $56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Gulf of Nicoya Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Gulf of Nicoya Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Gulf of Nicoya Views located?

Located in the heart of Santiago, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of San Ramon Municipal Market, Iglesia de San Ramón, and Parque Central. San Ramon Nonato Church is 4 mi (6.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully relaxing vacation

Andy and Nancy have a gorgeous property...and are such nice people! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, and plan to go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away from it all in a beautiful setting

Comfy, cozy, private in a beautiful setting where you can have your morning coffee while looking at the Bay of Nicoya or the surrounding pastoral setting: That's Bella Vivace! It's clean, spacious, well equipped, and the hosts are very accommodating. Everything you need is here for a enjoyable Costa Rican vacation. Centrally located so it's easy to get to the popular tourist spots without having to be surrounded by tourists the entire time. We highly recommend Bella Vivace!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, comfy space with great hosts

Large, clean, and has a wonderful patio (with now mature landscaping and covered patio unlike online photo). Hosts are on-site and very helpful and responsive, with lots of info and recommendations for local resources. We enjoyed watching the birds, butterflies, and other wildlife while relaxing on the patio. Close to San Ramon, a beautiful little city, and perfect weather. Like most places here, bring insect repellent for the midges and mosquitoes (unless you are one of those people who never get bitten). And if using Google Maps to get here, when it says you have arrived, you are actually at the neighbor’s drive, and your destination is the next drive ahead on the left!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

BEST 3 MONTH STAY EVER!

Overall I was very satisfied with my stay and with my hosts Nancy and Andy, in San Ramon. The Belle Vivance, one bedroom Casita was very clean, the right size and level of comfort I expected. The gardens were well maintained and absolutely stunning! The sunsets were MAGICAL. Nancy and Andy were very accommodating and hospitable. Would I stay there again? Absolutely! However, I would like to point out a few misleading marketing claims listed: One being, “Pet Friendly”. This place is certainly NOT pet friendly. JAKE, their much older large, male dog, aggressively and continuously attached my small dog RICO, (chihuahua) many times, putting him and myself at risk of being physically harmed. After many failed attempts, of requesting that my hosts secure JAKE on a leash for our SAFETY, finally, they addressed the issue and found a solution. Misleading marketing issue #2. The advertisement suggested that there was an indoor pool, YES there is, however it’s a LAP pool located inside their home. I did not feel comfortable entering their private home everyday, to swim. This was very disappointing as I expected to continue my exercise routine, while I was there. I felt very mislead Therefore, the pool was never used by any of the guests in the three apartments. Misleading marketing issue #3. There was absolutely no PRIVACY. I had a beautiful patio, (as advertised, but certainly NOT private). it was the main traffic area for the owner and his workers.
Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, overall comfortable accommodations

The unit interior is identical to what you see in the pictures, though if you like to read a book in the evening, be prepared to be a little inconvenienced. Decent kitchen for basic cooking. The apartment is under the house and around back, and during our stay, workers doing house repairs were coming and going across the patio throughout the day. The outdoor table now has a metal patio cover - a great place to sit and enjoy the rain. Vegetation around the patio is tall obscuring any view, and the plants are wonderful. We recommend taking walks around the property and the area to enjoy the many gorgeous flowers. Close to San Ramon - the single-lane road is generally quiet and we never saw another car on our daily trips out. We recommend shopping at Mas x Menos - better selection of products; prices only slightly higher than Maxi Pali. The only downside, and it was a big one in our case because we like to sit outside, is the hosts' pool heater. It burns wood, not well vented, and the daily smoke chased us off numerous times. It also made doing laundry difficult because it has to be hung outside to dry - in the smoke, unless they are going out that day. If that was repaired and the smoke no longer came over the patio and into the apartment beginning before sunrise, this place could be ideal. Consider one of their other two units if they are available.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lush Costa Rica

Property was well maintained. Hosts Nancy and Andy were always available and accessible and helpful. Enjoyed my stay and enjoyed swimming in their lap pool.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hosts

Nancy and Andy are very knowledgeable about the area. They have prepared an information book with everything from restaurants to grocery stores to day trips. They are always available to help out in any way they can.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Sperry and Andy Robinson

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Andy and Nancy are a retired married couple from Santa Cruz, California. Andy is a former cabinet designer and Nancy a former Silicon Valley marketing executive. We designed and built the spectacular 5,000 square foot, contemporary Spanish Hacienda Vivace and 1800 square foot Casita over the past 3 years. Our architect fondly refers to it as "Andy and Nancy's art project".

We are active members of the Community Action Alliance (CAA), a non-profit organization of expats and Ticos in greater San Ramón volunteering together for community development and enrichment. We do community outreach projects and fundraising for organizations such as San Ramon scouts/girl guides, local orphanage, children's cancer foundation, local music school instrument donation program, and more. We also host events such as Oktoberfest, Christmas Madrigal, and St. Patrick's Day.

Why they chose this property

After looking at Bali, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico and Panama, we felt that Costa Rica had so much more to offer us. The country is incredibly beautiful, travel is easy, and the people are wonderful. There are many micro climates to suit individual needs and an abundance of things to do. In 1949 the country abolished their army and invested all their money into education and health care and, today, have a well educated, healthy and happy population. Recent surveys show that Costa Ricans are one of the happiest people in the world. Costa Rica has a very low crime rate compared to other countries in Central and South America. They also have a longer life expectancy because of the lifestyle they live - Pura Vida!

The Pacific Highlands where we live is the heartland of Costa Rica with truly awe-inspiring coastal and mountain views, stunning sunsets, year-around weather in the seventies, historic culture, and wonderfully warm people. And San Ramón is the ideal central location for us to easily go to the airport, beaches, volcanoes, rainforests, and hot springs as well as cultural attractions like San Jose's Little Theater Group and the infamous Teatro Nacional.

What makes this property unique

Hacienda Vivace will give you the chance to experience the real Costa Rica and ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle, while enjoying the modern luxuries of a beautiful North American style home. We're located at the end of a private country lane on a working plantation that overlooks the Bay of Nicoya. You can bask in the early morning sunshine with your coffee on the back patio, contently sit and enjoy the view in the hanging basket chairs on the front porch, and enjoy evening cocktails and sunset on the upper balcony.

Pick up fresh fruit and vegetables at the weekly outdoor market in historic San Ramon just 5 minutes away, drive to one of the local waterfalls and splash in the pools, visit an orchid garden or sugar cane factory, or launch a day of site seeing to volcanoes, the beaches, zoo, animal rescue center, one of many hot springs, canopy tour, or an evening at Teatro Nacional for symphony or ballet.

Another unique benefit to staying at Hacienda Vivace is the food! We serve a hearty breakfast upon request, and If you are interested in experiencing local cuisine without leaving your patio, you can take advantage of the Hacienda’s private chef. Whether you are looking for typical Tico fare or a gourmet dinner, the Hacienda’s experienced chef comes highly recommended.


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